What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc?
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Machine Operator at Ryerson, you will be responsible for machine setup, part processing, and part inspection.
- Set-up & shutdown of machine
- Scrap management for remnants
- Material inspection to ensure quality specifications
- Calibration of measuring equipment
- Ensuring the size material finish and accuracy of the finished goods
- Working in a safe manner as outlined during training and using prescribed safety equipment including PPE
- All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Some machine operations experience preferred but will train right person.
- Strong ability to read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges)
- Must be safety conscious and a team player
- Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
- Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding
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